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29 layers for gold prospecting in New Zealand, in 9 categories. 2 are free on every plan: Gold Occurrences and Active Permits. 27 more open with Explorer.

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Gold Occurrences in the Detector Maps app, New Zealand

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Gold & Mineral Data

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Gold & Mineral DataFree
Gold Occurrences
Recorded gold finds and gold-bearing sites show where gold has been reported before.
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Recorded gold finds and gold-bearing sites show where gold has been reported before. Compare nearby records with creeks, slopes and rock types to choose an area to research. A past find does not tell you how much gold remains.
What it is for
Compare nearby records with geology and terrain. Open available map details to see what was recorded at a location.
Limits
A record is a starting point for research. It does not show how much material remains, or whether you can access the land.
Source
Data provided by Land Information New Zealand (LINZ), GNS Science and New Zealand Petroleum & Minerals (NZP&M), licensed under CC BY 4.0
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Gold & Mineral DataExplorer
Historic Mines
Mine records show locations associated with mining.
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Mine records show locations associated with mining. They can help you understand what people worked and how activity followed the local geology. Research the surrounding area without entering shafts, tunnels or unstable workings.
What it is for
Use these records to research the history of an area and compare workings with the surrounding geology.
Limits
A mapped working is not a safe place to enter. Locations, conditions and access may differ from the record.
Source
Data provided by Land Information New Zealand (LINZ), GNS Science and New Zealand Petroleum & Minerals (NZP&M), licensed under CC BY 4.0
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Gold & Mineral DataExplorer
Historic Sites
Historic place records identify locations associated with earlier settlement or activity.
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Historic place records identify locations associated with earlier settlement or activity. Use the available dates and details to compare them with old maps. Some places still exist, while others have changed or disappeared.
What it is for
Compare nearby records with geology and terrain. Open available map details to see what was recorded at a location.
Limits
A record is a starting point for research. It does not show how much material remains, or whether you can access the land.
Source
Data provided by Land Information New Zealand (LINZ), GNS Science and New Zealand Petroleum & Minerals (NZP&M), licensed under CC BY 4.0
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Gold & Mineral DataExplorer
Mineral Drillholes
Drill-hole records mark places where material below the surface was investigated.
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Drill-hole records mark places where material below the surface was investigated. Check any available depths and sample results to understand what was tested. A point marks the hole location, not the position of every sample underground.
What it is for
Check depth and assay details where available. Compare several holes with the surface geology before drawing conclusions.
Limits
A value from depth may have little bearing on what a detector can reach. The map point usually locates the hole, not each sample underground.
Source
Data provided by Land Information New Zealand (LINZ), GNS Science and New Zealand Petroleum & Minerals (NZP&M), licensed under CC BY 4.0

Mining Permits & Areas

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Mining Permits & AreasFree
Active Permits
Current mineral tenure shows mapped mining rights, licences or permits.
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Current mineral tenure shows mapped mining rights, licences or permits. Check the record type and status together with land-access information. A mineral boundary does not by itself establish who may enter or prospect.
What it is for
Check the legend, status and available record details. Confirm the current record and relevant access arrangements before visiting.
Limits
Applications and granted rights are different. A mapped boundary alone does not tell you whether detecting is permitted.
Source
Data provided by Land Information New Zealand (LINZ), GNS Science and New Zealand Petroleum & Minerals (NZP&M), licensed under CC BY 4.0
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Mining Permits & AreasExplorer
Gold Fossicking Areas
These are mapped fossicking or recreational prospecting areas.
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These are mapped fossicking or recreational prospecting areas. Open the area details and check the permitted activities, boundaries and conditions before visiting. Rules can vary between sites and between panning, detecting and other equipment.
What it is for
Read the individual area details and source guidance before visiting. Check the boundary and the activities covered by that arrangement.
Limits
Conditions may vary by site, equipment and activity. A panning or fossicking area is not automatically permission for every form of detecting.
Source
Data provided by Land Information New Zealand (LINZ), GNS Science and New Zealand Petroleum & Minerals (NZP&M), licensed under CC BY 4.0
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Mining Permits & AreasExplorer
Active Gold Mining Permits
Mining leases identify areas covered by recorded mining rights.
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Mining leases identify areas covered by recorded mining rights. Compare them with your intended location and inspect the available lease details. Confirm the current status and permissions before planning work on the land.
What it is for
Check the legend, status and available record details. Confirm the current record and relevant access arrangements before visiting.
Limits
Applications and granted rights are different. A mapped boundary alone does not tell you whether detecting is permitted.
Source
Data provided by Land Information New Zealand (LINZ), GNS Science and New Zealand Petroleum & Minerals (NZP&M), licensed under CC BY 4.0
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Mining Permits & AreasExplorer
Closed Contests
Closed contest records identify areas associated with a completed mineral permit contest.
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Closed contest records identify areas associated with a completed mineral permit contest. Use the record to research how the area was offered or allocated. A closed contest does not mean the land is unclaimed or open.
What it is for
Check the legend, status and available record details. Confirm the current record and relevant access arrangements before visiting.
Limits
Applications and granted rights are different. A mapped boundary alone does not tell you whether detecting is permitted.
Source
Data provided by Land Information New Zealand (LINZ), GNS Science and New Zealand Petroleum & Minerals (NZP&M), licensed under CC BY 4.0
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Mining Permits & AreasExplorer
Permit Applications
Applications show proposed mineral rights that are still recorded as applications.
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Applications show proposed mineral rights that are still recorded as applications. They are different from granted rights. Check for overlapping current tenure and confirm the latest status before making an access decision.
What it is for
Check the legend, status and available record details. Confirm the current record and relevant access arrangements before visiting.
Limits
Applications and granted rights are different. A mapped boundary alone does not tell you whether detecting is permitted.
Source
Data provided by Land Information New Zealand (LINZ), GNS Science and New Zealand Petroleum & Minerals (NZP&M), licensed under CC BY 4.0
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Mining Permits & AreasExplorer
Extensions of Land
Extensions of land identify additional land associated with a recorded mineral permit arrangement.
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Extensions of land identify additional land associated with a recorded mineral permit arrangement. Compare the extension with the main permit and its details. Check current records before deciding what rights apply.
What it is for
Check the legend, status and available record details. Confirm the current record and relevant access arrangements before visiting.
Limits
Applications and granted rights are different. A mapped boundary alone does not tell you whether detecting is permitted.
Source
Data provided by Land Information New Zealand (LINZ), GNS Science and New Zealand Petroleum & Minerals (NZP&M), licensed under CC BY 4.0
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Mining Permits & AreasExplorer
Mining Licences (pre-1991)
Historic claims and leases show where mineral rights were recorded in the past.
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Historic claims and leases show where mineral rights were recorded in the past. They can help you trace earlier exploration and mining interest. An expired or historical record does not mean the land is now open.
What it is for
Check the legend, status and available record details. Confirm the current record and relevant access arrangements before visiting.
Limits
Applications and granted rights are different. A mapped boundary alone does not tell you whether detecting is permitted.
Source
Data provided by Land Information New Zealand (LINZ), GNS Science and New Zealand Petroleum & Minerals (NZP&M), licensed under CC BY 4.0
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Mining Permits & AreasExplorer
Mineral Reports
Report records help you find earlier investigations of an area.
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Report records help you find earlier investigations of an area. Review the available maps, observations and sample results alongside current layers. The mapped location or extent is an index to the report, not proof that every part of the area was tested.
What it is for
Open available records and review their maps, observations and sample information alongside the current map.
Limits
The mapped location or extent is an index to a report. Findings may apply only to part of that area and reflect the time of the investigation.
Source
Data provided by Land Information New Zealand (LINZ), GNS Science and New Zealand Petroleum & Minerals (NZP&M), licensed under CC BY 4.0

Geochemistry (Gold)

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Geochemistry (Gold)Explorer
Stream Sediments
Stream sediment samples test material collected from creek or river beds.
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Stream sediment samples test material collected from creek or river beds. A higher reading can be a clue to mineral-bearing ground somewhere upstream. Compare nearby samples and the upstream drainage; the sample point is not necessarily the source.
What it is for
Compare readings along the drainage and with the geology upstream. Check the legend for the element and units.
Limits
Sediment can travel and mix with material from different sources. A sample point is not a precise source location.
Source
Data provided by Land Information New Zealand (LINZ), GNS Science and New Zealand Petroleum & Minerals (NZP&M), licensed under CC BY 4.0
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Geochemistry (Gold)Explorer
Rock Samples
Rock samples show laboratory results from pieces of rock collected for testing.
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Rock samples show laboratory results from pieces of rock collected for testing. Compare neighbouring samples to see whether an interesting result follows a rock unit or a vein. One rich sample may not represent the surrounding ground.
What it is for
Compare nearby samples and the mapped rock units. Open the record, where available, to check the sample description.
Limits
A selected rock sample may not represent the surrounding ground. Check units before comparing it with soil or stream readings.
Source
Data provided by Land Information New Zealand (LINZ), GNS Science and New Zealand Petroleum & Minerals (NZP&M), licensed under CC BY 4.0
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Geochemistry (Gold)Explorer
Regional Government Samples
Regional sample surveys test material across a wider area to find broad patterns.
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Regional sample surveys test material across a wider area to find broad patterns. Use them to narrow your research before comparing more detailed records. Widely spaced samples can leave substantial gaps between tested locations.
What it is for
Check the sample type, element and units in the legend before comparing readings. Look for patterns across nearby samples.
Limits
Sampling methods, depth and laboratory detection limits can differ. A high reading alone does not show a detectable nugget.
Source
Data provided by Land Information New Zealand (LINZ), GNS Science and New Zealand Petroleum & Minerals (NZP&M), licensed under CC BY 4.0
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Geochemistry (Gold)Explorer
Soil Samples
Soil samples show what a laboratory measured in soil collected near the surface.
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Soil samples show what a laboratory measured in soil collected near the surface. Look for clusters of higher readings and compare them with nearby slopes, creeks and rock types. A high reading is a clue in a soil sample, not a detected nugget.
What it is for
Use the legend to compare readings from similar samples. Look for clusters and compare them with slopes, drainage and geology.
Limits
Soil can move downslope or be transported. A reading describes the collected sample, not the amount of gold beneath the point.
Source
Data provided by Land Information New Zealand (LINZ), GNS Science and New Zealand Petroleum & Minerals (NZP&M), licensed under CC BY 4.0
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Rivers and Streams

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Rivers and StreamsExplorer
Waterfalls
These points mark mapped waterfalls. They help you recognise changes in stream height and identify landmarks along a drainage.
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These points mark mapped waterfalls. They help you recognise changes in stream height and identify landmarks along a drainage. Use terrain and current conditions to plan a safe route rather than relying on the marker alone.
What it is for
Follow drainage connections and compare them with terrain. Read the selected layer name and legend to distinguish feature types.
Limits
A mapped waterway may be dry, altered or difficult to cross. It does not establish access or permission to work in the waterway.
Source
Data provided by Land Information New Zealand (LINZ), GNS Science and New Zealand Petroleum & Minerals (NZP&M), licensed under CC BY 4.0
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Rivers and StreamsExplorer
Rivers
Waterways show the mapped routes of rivers, creeks and drainage lines.
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Waterways show the mapped routes of rivers, creeks and drainage lines. Follow their connections and compare them with terrain when researching how sediment moves. A mapped waterway may be dry or altered, and does not establish access.
What it is for
Follow drainage connections and compare them with terrain. Read the selected layer name and legend to distinguish feature types.
Limits
A mapped waterway may be dry, altered or difficult to cross. It does not establish access or permission to work in the waterway.
Source
Data provided by Land Information New Zealand (LINZ), GNS Science and New Zealand Petroleum & Minerals (NZP&M), licensed under CC BY 4.0

Land Use & Access

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Land Use & AccessExplorer
Paths & Tracks
Roads and tracks show mapped routes through the area.
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Roads and tracks show mapped routes through the area. Compare them with land boundaries and terrain when planning how to reach a location. A mapped route may be closed, private or unsuitable for your vehicle.
What it is for
Compare routes with the terrain and land boundaries when planning how to reach an area.
Limits
A line on the map does not guarantee a public, open or passable route. Conditions and access can change.
Source
Data provided by Land Information New Zealand (LINZ), GNS Science and New Zealand Petroleum & Minerals (NZP&M), licensed under CC BY 4.0
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Land Use & AccessExplorer
Public Access Conservation Land
These boundaries show parks, reserves or conservation areas.
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These boundaries show parks, reserves or conservation areas. They help you identify the land manager and areas that need further access checks. A park boundary alone does not tell you which activities are permitted there.
What it is for
Turn on the relevant layers together and read their legends and notes. Check current conditions with the land manager before planning a visit.
Limits
An unshaded area is not automatically available for detecting. Different permissions and restrictions can overlap.
Source
Data provided by Land Information New Zealand (LINZ), GNS Science and New Zealand Petroleum & Minerals (NZP&M), licensed under CC BY 4.0
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Land Use & AccessExplorer
DOC Conservation Areas
These boundaries show parks, reserves or conservation areas.
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About this layer
These boundaries show parks, reserves or conservation areas. They help you identify the land manager and areas that need further access checks. A park boundary alone does not tell you which activities are permitted there.
What it is for
Turn on the relevant layers together and read their legends and notes. Check current conditions with the land manager before planning a visit.
Limits
An unshaded area is not automatically available for detecting. Different permissions and restrictions can overlap.
Source
Data provided by Land Information New Zealand (LINZ), GNS Science and New Zealand Petroleum & Minerals (NZP&M), licensed under CC BY 4.0

Property Boundaries

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Property BoundariesExplorer
Property Boundaries
Property boundaries show how the land is divided into parcels.
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Property boundaries show how the land is divided into parcels. Use the outlines to identify the land you want to research and check the available parcel details. A boundary does not give permission to enter or establish a public route.
What it is for
Use the outlines to identify the parcel you want to research, then check the relevant land records and access arrangements.
Limits
Map boundaries can be approximate. A parcel outline does not identify a public route or give permission to enter.
Source
Data provided by Land Information New Zealand (LINZ), GNS Science and New Zealand Petroleum & Minerals (NZP&M), licensed under CC BY 4.0

Geology

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GeologyExplorer
Textural Zones
Textural zones group rocks by features of their texture, such as how minerals are arranged.
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Textural zones group rocks by features of their texture, such as how minerals are arranged. They can help you recognise changes within metamorphic country. Read them alongside geology and sample results rather than using texture alone as a target.
What it is for
Use the legend to identify colours and line symbols. Compare rock boundaries and structures with mineral records and terrain.
Limits
Geological maps simplify the ground at their stated scale. Boundaries are interpretations and may not match what is exposed at the surface.
Source
Data provided by Land Information New Zealand (LINZ), GNS Science and New Zealand Petroleum & Minerals (NZP&M), licensed under CC BY 4.0
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GeologyExplorer
Metamorphic Units
Metamorphic units group rocks changed by heat and pressure.
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Metamorphic units group rocks changed by heat and pressure. Use the legend to identify each unit and compare boundaries with mineral records. The unit name describes the rocks, not a promise of gold.
What it is for
Use the legend to identify colours and line symbols. Compare rock boundaries and structures with mineral records and terrain.
Limits
Geological maps simplify the ground at their stated scale. Boundaries are interpretations and may not match what is exposed at the surface.
Source
Data provided by Land Information New Zealand (LINZ), GNS Science and New Zealand Petroleum & Minerals (NZP&M), licensed under CC BY 4.0
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GeologyExplorer
Geological Structure
Geological structures show mapped features such as faults, folds, veins and the direction of rock layers.
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Geological structures show mapped features such as faults, folds, veins and the direction of rock layers. Compare their pattern with nearby mineral records. A mapped line is a geological clue, not a confirmed line of gold.
What it is for
Use the legend to identify colours and line symbols. Compare rock boundaries and structures with mineral records and terrain.
Limits
Geological maps simplify the ground at their stated scale. Boundaries are interpretations and may not match what is exposed at the surface.
Source
Data provided by Land Information New Zealand (LINZ), GNS Science and New Zealand Petroleum & Minerals (NZP&M), licensed under CC BY 4.0
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GeologyExplorer
Geology 250k
Geological maps divide the ground into rock or sediment units.
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Geological maps divide the ground into rock or sediment units. Colours and patterns tell you which mapped unit is present; use the legend to read them. Compare the boundaries with mineral records, without assuming one rock type guarantees gold.
What it is for
Use the legend to identify colours and line symbols. Compare rock boundaries and structures with mineral records and terrain.
Limits
Geological maps simplify the ground at their stated scale. Boundaries are interpretations and may not match what is exposed at the surface.
Source
Data provided by Land Information New Zealand (LINZ), GNS Science and New Zealand Petroleum & Minerals (NZP&M), licensed under CC BY 4.0
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LiDAR

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LiDARExplorer
Premium Hillshade
LiDAR uses laser measurements to map the shape of the ground.
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LiDAR uses laser measurements to map the shape of the ground. Hillshade adds simulated light and shadow so banks, channels, diggings and other surface features are easier to see. It shows ground shape, not buried metal.
What it is for
Zoom in and compare shapes with the basemap. If this layer offers lighting or rendering controls, compare more than one view.
Limits
Natural features and modern disturbance can resemble old workings or archaeology. Coverage and detail vary between surveys.
Source
Data provided by Land Information New Zealand (LINZ), GNS Science and New Zealand Petroleum & Minerals (NZP&M), licensed under CC BY 4.0
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Basemaps

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BasemapsExplorer
Contours
Contour lines join places at the same height.
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Contour lines join places at the same height. Closely spaced lines usually show steeper ground; wider gaps show gentler slopes. Use the height labels and nearby waterways to understand ridges, valleys and possible routes.
What it is for
Closely spaced lines indicate steeper ground. Use the labels and terrain together to understand ridges, slopes and valleys.
Limits
Contours simplify the terrain at their map scale. Small workings, obstacles and local hazards may not appear.
Source
Data provided by Land Information New Zealand (LINZ), GNS Science and New Zealand Petroleum & Minerals (NZP&M), licensed under CC BY 4.0
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BasemapsExplorer
50k Topography
Topographic maps show the shape of the land alongside mapped features such as waterways, roads and place names.
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About this layer
Topographic maps show the shape of the land alongside mapped features such as waterways, roads and place names. They help you orient yourself and plan a route. Features reflect the map data and may differ from current conditions.
What it is for
Compare the basemap with the layers you are researching. Adjust overlay opacity when you need to see both together.
Limits
Imagery and mapped features may be from different dates. Small details and current ground conditions may differ.
Source
Data provided by Land Information New Zealand (LINZ), GNS Science and New Zealand Petroleum & Minerals (NZP&M), licensed under CC BY 4.0
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Sources

Where the data comes from.

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Free

Open on every plan, forever. Includes gold records.

Explorer

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New Zealand gold map layers

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Gold & Mineral Data

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Mining Permits & Areas

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Geochemistry (Gold)

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Rivers and Streams

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